Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.40 W Schwartz Road · Structure no. 0200080
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,788
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,295 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain carry?
About 3,788 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Stellhorn RD over Koester Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.